Dr. Arvan, the William K. and Delores S. Brehm Professor of Type 1 Diabetes Research, is being recognized for his cutting edge discoveries in the mechanisms of secretory protein trafficking, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) quality control and ER stress-mediated cell death; his research has had a direct clinical impact on diabetes and hypothyroidism.

The award also reflects his outstanding work in mentorship and leadership while at the U-M Medical School. During his 14 years as chief of the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes, the unit has become one of the preeminent endocrinology programs in the world.